Get ready for an exhilarating day of darts, as the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship kicks back into high gear on Saturday after a festive pause. This much-anticipated event, boasting a staggering prize pool of £5 million, unfolds its drama on Day 14 at the iconic Alexandra Palace in London.
As the reigning champion, Luke Littler steps back onto the stage to defend his title against the experienced Austrian player Mensur Suljovic. This match promises to be electrifying, especially when Littler takes center stage during the evening session, where he will face off against Suljovic in what could be a thrilling contest.
But that’s not all! The evening is packed with excitement as fourth seed Stephen Bunting goes up against James Hurrell, who made headlines by eliminating Dirk van Duijvenbode in a stunning upset during the previous round. The first match of the evening features Sweden's Andreas Harrysson battling Germany's second-ranked player, Ricardo Pietreczko, setting the tone for an action-filled night.
Earlier in the day, world number five Jonny Clayton will lead the afternoon session, taking on Dutch player Niels Zonneveld. Fans are eager to see if Clayton can maintain his form and advance further in the tournament.
In other notable matches, Wesley Plaisier, who recently defeated Gerwyn Price, will compete against Poland’s top player, Krzysztof Ratajski. Additionally, former UK Open champion Andrew Gilding is set to clash with Luke Woodhouse for a chance to secure a spot in the last sixteen.
Don’t miss any of the action! The Paddy Power World Darts Championship is being broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and can also be viewed through various international partners such as DAZN and Viaplay, along with PDCTV (although it excludes subscribers from the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).
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2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship Schedule
Saturday, December 27
Afternoon Session (12:30 GMT)
- Wesley Plaisier vs. Krzysztof Ratajski
- Andrew Gilding vs. Luke Woodhouse
- Jonny Clayton vs. Niels Zonneveld
Evening Session (19:00 GMT)
- Andreas Harrysson vs. Ricardo Pietreczko
- Stephen Bunting vs. James Hurrell
- Luke Littler vs. Mensur Suljovic
All matches are played in a best-of-seven sets format.
